Browse by Label: RWINA (NETHERLANDS)

Artist:	STARKEY
Title:	Just A/Million
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	RWINA 001EP

"The first release on Rwina Records is a massive one. It comes in the form of 'Just A Million' from Philadelphia's Starkey. Both tunes pull from hip-hop, grime & dubstep to create Starkey's signature street bass sound. 'Just A' on the A-side mixes an infectious, whiney synth with a singalong chorus, while 'Million' on the flip is an 808 workout if there ever was one, pitch-shifting various kicks into a dancefloor basher. Get down to the Rwina sound!"

Artist:	EPROM
Title:	Metahuman
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	RWINA 001LP

The musical world of Eprom is as colorful and delirious as the imagined psychedelic science-fiction worlds created by the artist Moebius. Metahuman is Eprom's debut album, borne of futuristic ideals grounding its musical offerings in a space that is far removed from our current reality yet inevitably linked to it. William Burroughs said "if you cut open the present, the future bleeds out," and so the music on this album is inspired by a possible future, but is made and consumed today -- most appropriately in the dark corners of a club where a finely-tuned sound system will allow mind and body to fully appreciate Eprom's sonic subtleties and physical pressures. Twelve tracks long, Metahuman is a bold statement of intent that is aimed squarely at the dancefloor first, though it still functions in other spaces as Eprom balances more restrained moments alongside boisterous musical bravado. "Honey Badger" is one of Eprom's most popular dance numbers that has been a centerpiece of his live sets and received support from many fellow floor-wrecking luminaries. Tracks like "Prototype" and "Can Control," meanwhile, offer a more subdued but no less potent take on eyes-down groove meditation, using powerful mood-setting atmospheres and chopped-up vocal samples from hip-hop and Jamaican music. "Floating Palace" re-appropriates hip-hop's swing for space-hopping aliens in the year 3030 while "Transparency" is one of the album's mellower moments. "Variations" hints at pop friendliness in the saturated synth melodies and bouncy swing of its backing rhythms, a feeling subtly carried into "Love Number," fused with another rhythm that clearly tips its hat to hip-hop. The energy ramps up again on "Sun Death," "The Golden Planet" and "Needle Thrasher," heading towards the album's conclusion on a bed of delirious, floor-friendly melodies and rhythm. "Raytracing" quietly closes the book by flipping many of the elements Eprom uses throughout into a more delicate lullaby. As with previous releases, Metahuman has roots in hip-hop that bleeds effortlessly into electronic and dance music. Using a sort of condensed bass minimalism as the foundation, Eprom manipulates established concepts and expectations of tension and release in ways that are refreshing.

Artist:	BUCKFASTER, TAZ
Title:	Inside Job/Kingston Bridge
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	RWINA 002EP

"Straight outta the grimey pits of Glasgow comes Taz Buckfaster. Don Rwina Akkachar has picked up this young Moroccan producer after hearing a few of his astonishing productions. By having the same background it was clear that these guys needed to work together, and this 12 inch is what hard work and sweat can deliver. The A-side, 'Inside Job,' is what the Don describes as pure hardcore Rwina business; murky, deadly stabs with murderous wobbles is what keeps this release hyped up to the end, this is straight-up, pull-up business for experienced users The B-side puts Taz on a more dubby level, yet still keeping everything slick like jerry curls, 'Kingston Bridge' is what they call some dub-infused G funk dealy. Get ready to be blown away by this young talent cause Rwina isnt done yet. With some highly destructive releases in the pipeline its obvious that Rwina is here to stay! Play support by: Mary Anne Hobbs, Rustie, Hud Mo, Skream & many others."

Artist:	PLAYDOE
Title:	Freeze Step
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	RWINA 003EP

"The ever cult label Rwina hits up the new season with a release schedule that will blow your mind away! First up is the South African formation, Playdoe. Now this isn't just some run on da mill stuff, their tracks 'Front Seat' and 'Freeze Step' are a combination of neo-hiphop/breaks/booty/electro and everything in between to form a sandwich of sheer quality. And if that isn't enough, you should check out how Starkey blesses this release with a remix on the A side. Starkey infuses the ever so addictive Stark-vibe with a G'ed out sound that'll bring some ghetto in da club."

Artist:	BUCKFASTER, TAZ
Title:	Half Man Half Trout/20 Red
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	RWINA 004EP

"The fourth Rwina sees the light of yet another Taz Buckfaster 12 inch that's going down in a true epic vein, one for the anthem horny jocks. So if you are into the grimy synth heavy side of things then better check this one out. Taz is on the case with the A side, 'Half Man Half Trout' has been tearing up various floors for a while now. Meaty synths, a sexy melody, smooth delicate bass stings and a sharp drumbeat to nod your head to. A sure shot production that'll leave and left tons of people wonder what that just was. It seems there ain't no stopping the Taz because again he pulls it off on the flip with his other dancefloor smasher called '20 Red.' 8 bit bleeps and again a brutal squeezy synthline that'll make your mouth water. It's like Snoop Dogg is floating on this orange cloud on his way to Jamaica to fill up his stash. A tune that finishes of this 12 inch in style and cements Taz as one to watch in the future!"

Artist:	STARKEY
Title:	Rain City/Beatingz
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	RWINA 005EP

"Following on from massive releases like Half Man Half Trout (Taz Buckfaster) and Freeze Step (South Africa's Playdoe), Rwina welcomes Philly's illest, Starkey, back to the fold. 'Rain City' is one of those tunes that could only be the product of someone at the peak of their powers. How many big dancefloor tracks manage to completely do away with the snare and rely instead on intense synth work to hype the crowd? How many tracks get support from players such as Skream, DJ Oneman and Noah D, yet sound like Kraftwerk and Bach jamming on Jupiter before riding a magic rainbow to DMZ? Believe the hype, 'Rain City' is all that. On the flip, 'Beatingz' shows Starkey's complete grasp of dynamics and arrangement, building gradually and subtly until before you know it, what began as some kind of gully-crunk brain-melt riddim has got you rushing your proverbial tits off. Almost too much to take. Heavy support by: Skream, MAH, Plastician, DJ Oneman, Baobinga/Skinnz, Blackdown!"

Artist:	EPROM
Title:	Humanoid
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	RWINA 006EP

"We want to do quality, interesting, electronic music here at Rwina. We're not trying to bring you some stuff aimed solely at fitting into 'the scene' -- no, we like beats, bass, synths, stuff that can mess with your head as well as move your feet. So bearing that in mind, we're proud to present Eprom, fresh out of San Francisco. 'Humanoid' takes stepping beats in a Mala-gone-ATL vibe, and marries them to lazer-guided, pitch-switching, neon synth lines that contract and expand, breathing their way through the track and re-programming the dance floor into a blur of hypercolour. The classic vocal sample reminds us how far we've come from the days of acid house, yet how much remains the same -- people still want to hear amazing noises put together in a way that makes them dance. 'The Slaughter' takes the mid-tempo West Coast sound and runs with it. Glowing synth lines harmonize like the work of acid-loving robots over swaggering beats and moody, almost RZA-esque atmospherics, building intensity throughout the track. Finally, 'Lick Out' sounds like the kind of music Drexciya might have made if their underwater civilization was based around the Bay Area's hyphy scene. The whole track is dripping wet, an exploration into a future world of aquatic crunk that defies categorization. Rwina is proud, but not surprised, to note that this release is being supported by the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs, Jakes, Starkey, The Gaslamp Killer and Slugabed."

Artist:	SRC
Title:	Goin Out EP
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	RWINA 007EP

"Fresh from Birmingham comes young talent SRC delivering the Goin Out EP for the Rwina imprint. Stuffing old school 8-bit sensibilities and new school grime attitude into a blender and hitting puree, SRC slings sizzling synths and punchy basslines with devastating effect. From the casual g-funk of 'Goin Out' and 'Sort of a Start' to the skank-u-like shuffle of 'Facepalm' and the Danjah-esque 'Where's the Remote?', this EP contains grime riddims that will fill every dancefloor with hypercolors, power-ups and neon-lights, like Pacman dueling with Mario in the dark. With all this in mind, SRC makes the case that he's one to watch for the future, and with a work rate to match the hype, you can expect a lot more where this came from! DJ support comes from the distinguished likes of Starkey, Swindle, Elijah & Skilliam, Taz Buckfaster, Baobinga, Terror Danjah and many more."

Artist:	SWINDLE
Title:	Playground
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	RWINA 011EP

"London grime producer Swindle follows up his incredible Planet Mu EP with another slab of funked-up grime, this time for a rapidly expanding Rwina Records. Swindle's return marks a slightly stripped-down sound: the funk is meaner, heavier, and nastier. 'Playground' grooves on rainbow synths and leisurely, drawn-out melodies, as a boogie bassline carves memorable phrases in the ground below. All of this is shoved in an approachable half step template that means the track could just as easily slot into any dubstep set as the grime scene in which Swindle dominates. Did we mention there's a killer freestyling organ solo in the breakdown? On the b-side, we're treated to a monstrous remix of SRC's Rwina anthem 'Goin Out,' where that track's quick and vibrant skip is slowed right down to a trickling drawl. The brusque melodic motifs of the original are flattened out into irresistibly squiggling melodic tangents, and the whole thing is given a muscular makeover that turns the 8-bit funk into lifelike grime. The beats are beefed up -- Mario's emphatic 'ohs' hit with every beat like he's in pain -- and the track's bubble and boil over uncontrollably, a volatile concoction that recklessly sends out unforgettable melodic hooks in all directions."

Artist:	DESTO
Title:	No Sleep EP
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	RWINA 017EP

From the ice-cold landscapes of his secret lair in Finland, Desto returns to Rwina for another EP of forward-thinking dancefloor music. The producer's work on No Sleep picks up where he left off previously on Rwina: deep sub-pressure in the finest south London tradition blended with sounds and patterns that take their cues from across the spectrum of bass-influenced music such as grime's colorful melodies or the rhythmic playfulness and sonic claustrophobia of the likes of Lex Luger.

Artist:	DEFT
Title:	Masquerade EP
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	RWINA 018EP

Rwina Records presents Deft, a young producer from Croydon who joins the dots between that borough's bass-heavy history and dance music's future. The Masquerade EP offers five tracks that operate at various tempos and styles, showcasing Deft's knack for catchy rhythms, face-melting drops and carefully-crafted frequency work. Already a staple in the DJ sets of people like LV, Om Unit and even Maya Jane Coles, this EP will no doubt further cement Deft as one of London's brightest dance music hopes.

Artist:	KRAMPFHAFT
Title:	First Threshold
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	RWINA 020EP

First Threshold is Krampfhaft's statement of intent for 2012, uncompromising party music designed to make people move yet still hinting at something deeper. First Threshold continues Krampfhaft's exploration of what makes dancefloors move today. The high energy and varied moods found across its five tracks, inherited from his diverse background as a fan of electronic and dance music, are balanced with an attention to sonic detail and adventurous musical structure that's often taken for granted.

Artist:	TAZ & AKKA
Title:	Synergy
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	RWINA 021EP

Rwina Records present the Synergy EP, a collaborative release from Taz & Akka. "Illusory" combines a trap-inspired beat with euphoric synths, a flair for hooks and hands-in-the-air escapism. "Mobius" takes its inspiration from video games, grime, cartoons, and hip-hop, throwing everything into a blender and pouring the results all over the dancefloor. "Paul Is Dead" switches up the tempo for a deeper take on the footwork sound, and "Trapped In '82" celebrates the musical excesses of the 1980s. Early support from DJ Shadow, Mary Anne Hobbs, and Starkey.

Artist:	EPROM
Title:	Regis Chillbin
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	RWINALP 001EP

Metahuman is the name of Eprom's debut album for Rwina, and ahead of its release comes "Regis Chillbin," a two-track single featuring a remix by Machinedrum. "Regis Chillbin" is hip-hop for the year 2050. A centerpiece of Eprom's live sets, this track is pure, unadulterated dancefloor fun. Machinedrum's remix leaves the core rhythmic backbone intact and uses it to build his own delirious dancefloor workout. With support from Gaslamp Killer, SBTRKT, Flying Lotus, Danny Breaks and more.

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Artist:	JAMESZOO
Title:	Faaveelaa EP
Label:	RWINA (NETHERLANDS)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.00
Catalog #:	RWINA 019EP